Green aventurine is considered the talisman of good luck, is widespread in magical practices, folk medicine. But in order to understand who he is suitable for and make the right choice, it is worth exploring its properties and features in more detail. Let us consider in more detail how to distinguish natural stone from fake, where it is better to look for original products, what significance this rock has, and what healing and magical properties are attributed to it.
Origin history
Aventurine is not a classic mineral, but a type of quartzite, a rock, which includes a variety of scaly layers of stone. The composition always contains mica, goethite, hematite and other inclusions that form on its surface a tide with sparks of different colors and shades. Green aventurine is valuable in that it is very rare. High purity of the stone is also quite rare - in this case, Amur arrows, formed by thin rutile crystals having a filamentary structure, can be seen inside.
The first mention of the stone appeared in ancient Egypt. And in China in the same period, due to its color, it was valued no less than traditional jade. Green aventurine was used even in the manufacture of imperial seals, but more often it acted as a complement to traditional women's jewelry. In Russia, it came into fashion in the XVIII century as an ornamental stone in the manufacture of household items of the nobility - candlesticks, cutlery handles.
There are various versions of the appearance of the name of the stone.The most common of them is Italian, where the expression per avventura (for the occasion) was once the name for a special kind of glass mass, which was distinguished by an unusual green tint. When a stone similar in appearance was found, then he received a similar nickname.
In nature, a green color gives aventurine impregnation of fuchsite. This combination occurs mainly in the East. Known Indian rock field located in the state of Madras. Here you can often hear a different name for the stone. It is called Indian jade or jade, but such a definition cannot be considered correct.
Features and specifications
Green aventurine is a stone that is a type of quartzite and has a characteristic fine-grained structure. The rock is formed during compaction and recrystallization of sediments of sandstones or crystalline schists. According to its physical and chemical properties, the stone has the following indicators:
- hardness 6-7 on the Mohs scale;
- ease of processing - the surface is rough, well polished, faceted with cabochon;
- chemical formula SiO2, composed of 80% silicon oxide;
- glass shine;
- minimal transparency, light transmission is allowed;
- density 2.65.
The luster and sparkle of a stone is determined by its structure, the volume of scaly minerals in the composition. The more there are, the more intense the processed green aventurine shines.
Magical properties
Initially, it was believed that green aventurine manifests its most powerful properties in the field of fortune telling, it was used in the surroundings of magic salons. Today it is customary to single out only its pronounced influence in the field of love magic. Here, green aventurine has a special mission - he is considered the patron saint of the family, reduces the frequency of quarrels and conflicts, facilitates the achievement of mutual understanding between lovers.
These properties are especially active when the moon wanes, as well as in the autumn-winter period.
Green aventurine is also useful for people who are fond of spiritual practices. It facilitates immersion in a meditative state, awakens the intellectual and intuitive side of a person’s personality.
Raw stone or rosary from it is acquired when they want to radically change life priorities. Having a strong energy potential, it helps to get rid of obsessive love experiences, to overcome internal doubts.
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Feng Shui Application
In feng shui practices, green aventurine is considered a favorable stone, but it must be applied according to the rules, placing:
- in the southeastern part of the house, responsible for family relationships, health;
- in the abundance sector - here it will provide a steady increase in wealth;
- in areas where sustainable growth is required;
- in a children's room to create a positive emotional background;
- in the kitchen to eliminate negative energy effects.
In all these cases, the positive energy of the green stone will certainly bear fruit.
Healing properties
Green aventurine is considered a stone that can improve mood, arouse optimism, increase vitality with a breakdown. To enhance the beneficial effect on the body, the stone is worn on the body in the form of a pendant, bead, bracelet, used to infuse water for washing. For pupils and students, such a stone makes it easier to concentrate on studying a complex subject, to pass examination tests.
To enhance the properties of the stone, a silver frame is used.
In geopathogenic zones, green aventurine most likely demonstrates its protective properties, reflecting the negative influence of electromagnetic waves, and helps to reduce the effects on the body associated with a poor level of ecology. The rosary made of this stone helps to calm down and concentrate.
For a long time it was believed that rock in powder helps to dry wounds for skin diseases, but these recommendations have no practical confirmation.
Who is it for?
Green aventurine is not suitable for use by all representatives of the zodiac circle. It is absolutely contraindicated for use by Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, under the protection of fire. Enhancing their emotional instability, the stone can add hysteria to the character and even lead to a nervous breakdown.
Signs of the air element - Libra, Gemini, Aquarius - green aventurine should be turned into a talisman of good luck for the most crucial moments, putting it on for an important reason only.
With constant long-term contact, the mineral enhances natural carelessness and a tendency to doubtful transactions.
Watermarks - Pisces, Cancers, Scorpions - need to limit contact with green adventurous periods when they are at risk. In such matters, the stone brings them luck.
The best mascot green aventurine will be only for earth signs - Virgo, which wearing it will give reinforcement of intuitive principle, Taurus.
Such a talisman is not suitable for Capricorns, since it enhances the natural energy of their heavenly patron - Mars.
Every natural stone has a meaning. In the case of aventurine, color does not play a special role - all its varieties have the ability to enhance the basic character traits of their master. It is contraindicated in hot natures, debaters, but can increase sensitivity to those who are not particularly emotional.
Completely justifying its name, aventurine brings luck in games, lotteries, business and other matters requiring risk. A signet with it is the best gift for a stock broker.
But to wear a talisman should only be in the most crucial moments.
In addition, the stone contributes to the successful completion of any search - from the archaeological expedition to the conduct of missing cases. It is recommended to students and researchers engaged in theoretical research in the selected field.
For mature people who are desperate to find love, green aventurine on a chain, constantly located near the heart region, helps to find personal happiness.
How to distinguish from a fake?
Green aventurine does not belong to the category of especially valuable or expensive stones, but this does not prevent fraudsters from regularly releasing fakes on the market under the guise of this rock. Since there are technologies for the manufacture of glass, very similar in appearance, it is worth being extremely careful when buying. The easiest way to distinguish natural green aventurine from a fake is by the following criteria:
- lack of excessively plentiful gloss;
- rough surface structure;
- asymmetries in the formation of patterns;
- muted colors - it looks more like jade than emerald or malachite.
High strength allows the stone to scratch the glass - if this is possible, it is worth checking this property in practice. If all else fails, we are most likely talking about a fake of a painted quartz alloy, the value of such an acquisition will be very doubtful. While real green aventurine may well become a good talisman that brings good luck.
